CMC - Calgary Mountain Club
@cmcrocks.bsky.social
Calgary's original climbing club. Formed in 1960. The CMC is a non-descript climber's organization created to fulfill the social longings of its members. The CMC provides an opportunity to meet fellow mountaineers, rehash lies, plan climbs and drink beer.
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CMC History at the Whyte Museum 2024
YouTube video by Calgary Mountain Club
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The CMC recently cohosted with the Whyte Museum a gala event featuring 3 speakers talking about 64 years of CMC history. World famous Photographer / Videographer Pat Morrow (CMC) and self-proclaimed editing buff Keith Grimes put together a video of the event.
youtu.be/3Na8UGAsgmg?...
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Lots of Upcoming CMC Events: conta.cc/3VmHJil
CMC: BBQ, Chic Celebration, Dinner & Dance
Email from CMC: BBQ, Chic Scott, Annual Dinner The CMC Membership has its privileges CONTENTS FWOTM Wed Sept 3 ---- BBQ Sept 5-7 ---- Chic & Barry celebration Sept 11 ---- Annual Dinner & Dance Oct 17
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August 24, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Lots of Upcoming CMC Events: conta.cc/3VmHJil
CMC Pub Night Tonight. FWOTM (First Wednesday of the Month) is when the CMC meets at the Ironwood Pub in Calgary. People start arriving around 7:30 and come and go throughout the evening. We meet in the front room (called the "CMC Room"). Members and future members are invited to attend.
May 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
CMC Pub Night Tonight. FWOTM (First Wednesday of the Month) is when the CMC meets at the Ironwood Pub in Calgary. People start arriving around 7:30 and come and go throughout the evening. We meet in the front room (called the "CMC Room"). Members and future members are invited to attend.
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We talk to legendary Squamish climber Tami Knight about her new cartoon book!
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Legendary Squamish Climber Tami Knight | Gripped Podcast
We talk to legendary Squamish climber Tami Knight about her new book Secret Plans: Vol. III 40+ Years of Cartoons for Climbers, what it was like climbing on Canada's west coast 40 years ago, humor, tr...
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December 4, 2024 at 2:14 PM
We talk to legendary Squamish climber Tami Knight about her new cartoon book!
gripped-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/leg...
gripped-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/leg...
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December 15, 2024 at 9:34 PM
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Barry Blanchard and Chic Scott talk about receiving the Order of Canada...
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Barry Blanchard and Chic Scott Talk to CBC About Receiving Order of Canada - Gripped Magazine
The two legendary Canadian alpinists and authors have inspired generations of climbers
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January 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Barry Blanchard and Chic Scott talk about receiving the Order of Canada...
gripped.com/news/barry-b...
gripped.com/news/barry-b...
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Le Drus, french Alps.
#ledrus #landscapephotography #photograph #mountains #blackandwhite #alps #cannon #nature
#ledrus #landscapephotography #photograph #mountains #blackandwhite #alps #cannon #nature
January 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Le Drus, french Alps.
#ledrus #landscapephotography #photograph #mountains #blackandwhite #alps #cannon #nature
#ledrus #landscapephotography #photograph #mountains #blackandwhite #alps #cannon #nature
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Hey guys, whatcha doin'? Me? Oh, I've got the kid tonight.
January 30, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Hey guys, whatcha doin'? Me? Oh, I've got the kid tonight.
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“The film, named Incandescence, is a co-production with the National Film Board of Canada and was filmed on the traditional, unceded land of the Syilx Okanagan People. It will show at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay…” thediscourse.ca/comox-valley... via @thediscourse.ca
#BCWildfire
#BCWildfire
'Incandescence' follows Okanagan wildfires and community
'Incandescence' by filmmakers Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper plays at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay on Jan. 31.
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January 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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69 #ClimbingMemes #RockClimbing #Bouldering #Climbing #SportClimbing #TradClimbing #ClimbingHumor #dirtbaglife #TradDad
January 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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81 #ClimbingMemes #RockClimbing #Bouldering #Climbing #SportClimbing #TradClimbing #ClimbingHumor #dirtbaglife #TradDad
January 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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83 #ClimbingMemes #RockClimbing #Bouldering #Climbing #SportClimbing #TradClimbing #ClimbingHumor #dirtbaglife #TradDad
January 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
CMC pub night (FWOTM) February 5 at the Ironwood
January 30, 2025 at 3:10 AM
CMC pub night (FWOTM) February 5 at the Ironwood
January 30, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Big Rock
Court Drama
Update
Court Drama
Update
January 30, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Big Rock
Court Drama
Update
Court Drama
Update
CMC Prez signs Executive Order
Denali name restored to original name
It will once again be called:
"Denali"
Denali name restored to original name
It will once again be called:
"Denali"
January 30, 2025 at 3:06 AM
CMC Prez signs Executive Order
Denali name restored to original name
It will once again be called:
"Denali"
Denali name restored to original name
It will once again be called:
"Denali"
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First, I'm down on Outside, so saying this feels odd, but... This may be the most valuable climbing-life piece they have published in a few years:
"How to Improve Your Belaytionship"
#SuburbanMountaineer #climbing #rockclimbing #iceclimbing
www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...
"How to Improve Your Belaytionship"
#SuburbanMountaineer #climbing #rockclimbing #iceclimbing
www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...
6 Tips to Improve Your Belaytionship
These tips from longtime dynamic duos will take your climbing partnership to the next level
www.outsideonline.com
January 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
First, I'm down on Outside, so saying this feels odd, but... This may be the most valuable climbing-life piece they have published in a few years:
"How to Improve Your Belaytionship"
#SuburbanMountaineer #climbing #rockclimbing #iceclimbing
www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...
"How to Improve Your Belaytionship"
#SuburbanMountaineer #climbing #rockclimbing #iceclimbing
www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...
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Mike Parsons worked at the cutting edge during a revolutionary period of outdoor gear development in the UK.
Next Tuesday he joins us at Charlotte Road to share stories of designing outdoor equipment with some of 20th century climbing's greatest figures.
Join us then ➡️ tinyurl.com/mthxpy5v
Next Tuesday he joins us at Charlotte Road to share stories of designing outdoor equipment with some of 20th century climbing's greatest figures.
Join us then ➡️ tinyurl.com/mthxpy5v
January 7, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Mike Parsons worked at the cutting edge during a revolutionary period of outdoor gear development in the UK.
Next Tuesday he joins us at Charlotte Road to share stories of designing outdoor equipment with some of 20th century climbing's greatest figures.
Join us then ➡️ tinyurl.com/mthxpy5v
Next Tuesday he joins us at Charlotte Road to share stories of designing outdoor equipment with some of 20th century climbing's greatest figures.
Join us then ➡️ tinyurl.com/mthxpy5v
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TIBET EARTHQUAKE:
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake measured magnitude 7.1 and was relatively shallow at a depth of about 6 miles
The epicenter was about 50 miles northeast of Mount Everest, at Least 95 People Killed...
#Tibet
#Earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake measured magnitude 7.1 and was relatively shallow at a depth of about 6 miles
The epicenter was about 50 miles northeast of Mount Everest, at Least 95 People Killed...
#Tibet
#Earthquake
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Strikes China Near Nepal, Killing At Least 95 | Weather.com
A strong earthquake struck Tibet, killing at least 95 people and injuring about 130 others. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
weather.com
January 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
TIBET EARTHQUAKE:
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake measured magnitude 7.1 and was relatively shallow at a depth of about 6 miles
The epicenter was about 50 miles northeast of Mount Everest, at Least 95 People Killed...
#Tibet
#Earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake measured magnitude 7.1 and was relatively shallow at a depth of about 6 miles
The epicenter was about 50 miles northeast of Mount Everest, at Least 95 People Killed...
#Tibet
#Earthquake
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Every now and then you have to rappel while wearing skis when ski mountaineering. Check it out:
#skiing #skimountaineering #rappelling
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#skiing #skimountaineering #rappelling
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Rappelling with Skis On - #rappelling #skiing #backcountryskiing #skimountaineering #backcountry
YouTube video by American Alpine Institute
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January 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Every now and then you have to rappel while wearing skis when ski mountaineering. Check it out:
#skiing #skimountaineering #rappelling
www.youtube.com/shorts/J-i0n...
#skiing #skimountaineering #rappelling
www.youtube.com/shorts/J-i0n...
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Good advice, always remember to avoid the bites ends!
January 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Good advice, always remember to avoid the bites ends!
The CMC - Canada's original "drinking club with a climbing problem"
January 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The CMC - Canada's original "drinking club with a climbing problem"
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42 Christmas Meme Spectacular #ClimbingMemes #RockClimbing #Bouldering #Climbing #SportClimbing #TradClimbing #ClimbingHumor #dirtbaglife #TradDad
December 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM
42 Christmas Meme Spectacular #ClimbingMemes #RockClimbing #Bouldering #Climbing #SportClimbing #TradClimbing #ClimbingHumor #dirtbaglife #TradDad